News for 'ISL'

Player of the Year: Chhangte, Manisha bag top awards

Player of the Year: Chhangte, Manisha bag top awards

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Lallianzuala Chhangte was named the AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year, on the back of his impressive performance in the Indian Super League (ISL) and for the national team.

ISL Auction: Why John Abraham's North East Utd picked Seityasen

ISL Auction: Why John Abraham's North East Utd picked Seityasen

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

North East United FC had a pretty forgettable inaugural season, but they look to make amends in the second edition of the Indian Super League.

After Lankan cricketers, ISL footballers sport masks in Delhi

After Lankan cricketers, ISL footballers sport masks in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Air pollution in the city is a cause of concern for not only the Sri Lankan cricketers but also for the footballers competing in the Indian Super League as they wore masks while training on Tuesday.

ISL: Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters with late goal

ISL: Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters with late goal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

A late goal from Amine Chermiti saw Mumbai City FC stun Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in a closely-fought Hero Indian Super League clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi, on Thursday.

Stimac sets World Cup qualification target, vows to resign if India fails

Stimac sets World Cup qualification target, vows to resign if India fails

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Stimac has prioritised qualification to the third round and secure a direct entry into the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

AIFF's grand plans to improve Indian football...

AIFF's grand plans to improve Indian football...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The All India Football Federation is exploring the possibility of selecting Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) for the Indian football team.

ISL: Pune City play out draw with Kerala Blasters

ISL: Pune City play out draw with Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Cedric Hengbart scored the fastest goal of the third edition of Indian Super League but that wasn't enough for the Kerala Blasters as they were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Pune City, in Pune, on Monday.

ISL: Chennaiyin rally to embarrass ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1

ISL: Chennaiyin rally to embarrass ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Bagan started in a positive fashion as Manvir, who has fallen out of favour with national coach Igor Stimac, played a one-two with Dimitri Petratos before slotting it past Chennaiyin goalie Debjit Majumdar.

Chennaiyin survive FC Goa onslaught to reach ISL final

Chennaiyin survive FC Goa onslaught to reach ISL final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Chennaiyin FC went through to the final 6-5 on aggregate, thanks to their 4-1 victory at home in the first leg.

Football can be big in India through ISL: Materazzi

Football can be big in India through ISL: Materazzi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Set to start his stint as manager-cum-player of Chennaiyin FC, Italian World Cup winner Marco Materazzi promised to do his best to raise the profile of the game in the country through the Indian Super League which kicks off next month.

ISL: Champs Hyderabad FC held by Mumbai in goal fest

ISL: Champs Hyderabad FC held by Mumbai in goal fest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Hyderabad played their opening home match at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune due to the ongoing renovation on the pitch at their home ground, the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli in Hyderabad.

PHOTOS: 10-man Kolkata hold Mumbai goalless to enter ISL final

PHOTOS: 10-man Kolkata hold Mumbai goalless to enter ISL final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Atletico de Kolkata, reduced to ten men from the 43d minute, reached the final of the Indian Super League on goal aggregate after playing out a hard-tackling, goalless draw with Mumbai City FC in the second leg semi-final.

Breach of agreement: Stimac show caused by AIFF

Breach of agreement: Stimac show caused by AIFF

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The AIFF issued a show-cause notice to senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac for making comments construed as a breach of agreement by his employers.

ISL: Zico apologises to fans for not fulfilling FC Goa's dream

ISL: Zico apologises to fans for not fulfilling FC Goa's dream

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Brazilian football legend and FC Goa coach Zico has apologised to football fans of the state for failing to win the Indian Super League title but said that his team gave its all to win the tournament though unsuccessful in the end.

ISL: Chhetri helps Bengaluru FC to win over Blasters

ISL: Chhetri helps Bengaluru FC to win over Blasters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Though Kerala Blasters battled valiantly, Chhetri scored the winner with a brilliant header in the 55th minute to preserve his side's unbeaten record in the ISL.

Arsenal legend Pires says Wenger encouraged him to play in ISL

Arsenal legend Pires says Wenger encouraged him to play in ISL

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

French football legend Robert Pires says it was his 'second daddy' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who convinced him to come out of retirement and play in the Indian Super League.

ISL: Elano, Mendoza help Chennaiyin thrash Mumbai 5-1

ISL: Elano, Mendoza help Chennaiyin thrash Mumbai 5-1

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Chennaiyin FC marquee player Elano Blumer and John Mendoza fired two goals each to steamroll a hapless Mumbai FC 5-1 and bounce back from their previous match defeat in the Hero Indian Super League on Tuesday.

ISL: Anelka returns to Mumbai team, this time as player-manager

ISL: Anelka returns to Mumbai team, this time as player-manager

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Former France and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka will return to Mumbai City FC as the team's marquee player-manager for the second season of the Indian Super League (ISL), the club announced on Friday.

ISL-V: Jamshedpur FC blank Mumbai City FC

ISL-V: Jamshedpur FC blank Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Jamshedpur FC began their Indian Super League campaign on a winning note as they defeated Mumbai City FC 2-0, courtesy goals by Spanish Mario Arques and Pablo Morgado, in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

'I do not own any ISL team,' clarifies Salman Khan

'I do not own any ISL team,' clarifies Salman Khan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Bollywood star Salman Khan used micro-blogging site Twitter to deny reports of him investing in Indian Super League team FC Pune City. The actor, who was believed to be the co-owner of the Pune franchise, posted: "I do not own any ISL team. My friends Dheeraj & Kapil Wadhawan had asked me to be their partner in FC Pune City.

ISL: Pires, Fikru get two-match ban, fine; Atletico coach Habas suspended for bust-up

ISL: Pires, Fikru get two-match ban, fine; Atletico coach Habas suspended for bust-up

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Setting an example and cracking the whip on indiscipline, the All India Football Federation suspended Atletico de Kolkata head coach, Antonio Lopez Habas for four matches while Goa FC's marquee player Robert Pires and Kolkata's Fikru Lemessa have been banned for two matches each for breaching the disciplinary code during the ongoing Indian Super League.

ISL: Former France striker Anelka joins Mumbai City FC

ISL: Former France striker Anelka joins Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The 35-year-old, who has played for a host of English Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, will join compatriots David Trezeguet and Robert Pires in the league, that will run from October 12 to December 20.

ISL: Little known 'Messi' saves the day for Kerala Blasters

ISL: Little known 'Messi' saves the day for Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Raphael Messi Bouli struck twice in the last 15 minutes to eke out a 2-2 draw for Kerala Blasters

ISL: Marcelinho threatens legal action against Delhi Dynamos

ISL: Marcelinho threatens legal action against Delhi Dynamos

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Marcelo Leite Pereira, the Golden Boot winner of Indian Super League 3, has threatened to take legal action against his franchise Delhi Dynamos and possibly approach FIFA for non-payment of dues amounting to $ 25,000.

ISL: First-half goal-fest as Mumbai hold NorthEast

ISL: First-half goal-fest as Mumbai hold NorthEast

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Mumbai upped the ante and started creating a few chances after going behind.

ISL: Pune stun Delhi in a 3-2 win

ISL: Pune stun Delhi in a 3-2 win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Delhi Dynamos suffered a shock 3-4 defeat at the hands of Pune City FC in a thrilling match but still maintained their top spot at the points table in the Indian Super League football in Pune on Friday.

ISL: Goa plunder Kerala Blasters to reach semis

ISL: Goa plunder Kerala Blasters to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Reinaldo da Cruz Oliveira struck a hat-trick as FC Goa secured their place in the semi-final of the Indian Super League (ISL) with a record 5-1 win over Kerala Blasters, in Kochi on Sunday.

Last Dance: Final chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India a World Cup Trophy

Last Dance: Final chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India a World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It's tough to find two cricketers who are so different from each other yet so closely intertwined by the same thread of fate as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

ISL: Robin strikes as Dynamos beat FC Pune City 2-1

ISL: Robin strikes as Dynamos beat FC Pune City 2-1

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

This was Dynamos' second win in three outings, while Pune suffered their first defeat at home at the Balewadi Stadium.

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Second-half strikes by Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick gave feeble Real Madrid an unconvincing 3-0 win over lowly Real Valladolid.

ISL 'South India' derby: Kerala Blasters, Chennaiyin FC settle for draw

ISL 'South India' derby: Kerala Blasters, Chennaiyin FC settle for draw

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Kerala Blasters missed a crucial second-half penalty kick and had to settle for a 1-1 draw against rivals Chennaiyin FC in the Hero Indian Super League football, in Kochi, on Saturday.

ISL: FC Goa off to winning start; beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0

ISL: FC Goa off to winning start; beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

FC Goa started their Indian Super League (ISL) football campaign on a convincing note after dispatching Delhi Dynamos 2-0 at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in Goa, on Sunday.

ISL: Chennaiyin hold Atletico Kolkata in thrilling draw

ISL: Chennaiyin hold Atletico Kolkata in thrilling draw

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC and Atletico de Kolkata played out a highly-entertaining 2-2 draw in their campaign opening match in the Indian Super League football tournament in Kolkata on Sunday.

ISL: Delhi Dynamos, NorthEast United split points

ISL: Delhi Dynamos, NorthEast United split points

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

NorthEast United rallied to play out a thrilling 1-1 draw with Delhi Dynamos, playing their first home match of the season, to remain on top of the table in the Indian Super League football, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Isle of Man chess: Anand, Abhijeet take full points

Isle of Man chess: Anand, Abhijeet take full points

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Viswanthan Anand got back into the reckoning by defeating compatriot M Shyam Sundar in a one-sided affair in the Isle of Man International chess tournament on Wednesday. On a good day for Indians, former World junior champion Abhijeet Gupta tamed the highly-regarded Liem Le Quang of Vietnam.

ISL: FC Goa steal a point against Atletico de Kolkata

ISL: FC Goa steal a point against Atletico de Kolkata

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Last season's runners-up FC Goa rallied to hold Atletico de Kolkata 1-1 and open their account after a hat-trick of defeats in an intense Indian Super League football clash, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

ISL: Mumbai City FC register first win; beat Pune 2-0

ISL: Mumbai City FC register first win; beat Pune 2-0

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Mumbai City FC defeated arch-rivals FC Pune City 2-0 to record their first win in the Indian Super League, in Mumbai, on Friday.

ISL auction: Chhetri, Lyngdoh fetch a crore!

ISL auction: Chhetri, Lyngdoh fetch a crore!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Star striker Sunil Chhetri was bought at Rs 1.20 crore at the first-ever Indian Super League's auction featuring 10 domestic football players in Mumbai, on Friday.

Sunil Chhetri's Romantic Gesture Steals The Show

Sunil Chhetri's Romantic Gesture Steals The Show

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Amidst the jubilation, Chhetri sought out Sonam, embracing her warmly. He then removed his captain's armband and gently placed it on Sonam's arm.

ISL: Balwant, Elano help Chennaiyin edge past hosts Goa

ISL: Balwant, Elano help Chennaiyin edge past hosts Goa

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

In a pulsating Hero Indian Super League (ISL) encounter, Chennaiyin FC edged past hosts Goa FC 2-1 as forward Balwant Singh, who scored for the visitors, became the first Indian goalscorer in the tournament at the Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium in Margao on Wednesday.